916 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017

New Listing
$225,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,316 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,651 Status: Active
Current Price: $225,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/01/2026

Overview

Description

Turnkey opportunity to own a long-established, locally loved restaurant in the heart of Battle Creek! The Drumstick has been a staple in the community for over 40 years, known for its popular fried chicken, comfort food menu, and loyal customer base. Situated on North Avenue, this high-visibility location offers excellent exposure, easy access, and convenient on-site parking. The property features a compact, efficient layout ideal for takeout, dine-in, or drive-thru service.The business enjoys strong repeat clientele and a reputation for quality, fast service, and classic menu offerings including chicken, fish, bar-b-q ribs and sides that include collard greens, potato salad and chitterlings on special occasions!This is a rare chance to acquire a proven restaurant concept with established goodwill, or bring your own vision to a well-positioned commercial site. Perfect for owner-operators, investors, or restaurateurs seeking an affordable entry into the Battle Creek market.

Listing Details MLS# 26019148

Location Property Info

County
Calhoun
Street #
916
Street Name
North
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
49017
Zip (4)
3124

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.52
Lot Square Footage
22651
Lot Dimensions
66 x 132
Year Built
1980
Road Frontage
66
Mineral Rights
Unknown
Total # Units
Yes
# Fin Bldg Lvls
1218
Total # Bldgs
Yes
Total SqFt
1316
Total Net SqFt
1218
Property Use Type
Business
Total Baths
Yes
Waterfront
No
School District
Pennfield
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
18-880-004-10
Taxable Value
43900
SEV
43900
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
2319
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
none known
Non-Conforming Use
No
Zoning
Business
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
Morgan Road to North Ave- turn south onto North Ave. Use GPS

Additional Details

Total Parking Spaces
10
Ceiling Height
8

More Information

Income and Expenses

Annual Utilities ($)
7620

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

Business Opportunity

# Full Time Employees
2
Business Description
Restaurant
Business Name
The Drumstick
Inventory Value ($)
800
Real Estate Value ($)
12447

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Morgan Road and Coolidge
Property Sub-Type
Business Opportunity
Municipality
Pennfield Twp
Principal Road
Yes
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
170.97
Prop Avail for Lease?
No
Current Bldg Use
Restaurant

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Turnkey opportunity to own a long-established, locally loved restaurant in the heart of Battle Creek! The Drumstick has been a staple in the community for over 40 years, known for its popular fried chicken, comfort food menu, and loyal customer base. Situated on North Avenue, this high-visibility location offers excellent exposure, easy access, and convenient on-site parking. The property features a compact, efficient layout ideal for takeout, dine-in, or drive-thru service.The business enjoys strong repeat clientele and a reputation for quality, fast service, and classic menu offerings including chicken, fish, bar-b-q ribs and sides that include collard greens, potato salad and chitterlings on special occasions!This is a rare chance to acquire a proven restaurant concept with established goodwill, or bring your own vision to a well-positioned commercial site. Perfect for owner-operators, investors, or restaurateurs seeking an affordable entry into the Battle Creek market.
Legal
PENNFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP T1S R7W SECTION 30 NORTH PARK, THE W 150 FT OF LOT 5, ALSO: THE W 150 FT OF N 15 FT OF LOT 4

Street Type

Public
Yes

SqFt Information

24 Hour Security
Yes
Other
Yes
Security System
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Property Use

Business
Yes
Investment
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Uses

Restaurant
Yes

Construction Type

Frame/Wood
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Other
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Ownership

Proprietorship
Yes

Below Grade

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Business Includes

Equipment
Yes
Real Estate
Yes

Additional Features

Multi User Facility
Yes
Outdoor Storage
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter
Yes
Slab
Yes

Util Avail at St

None
Yes

Tenant Pays All

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes
Prop Taxes/Assess
Yes
Trash
Yes
Water
Yes

Driveway

Asphalt
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Docs Req Conf Agrmnt

Financials
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Property Use: Business; Investment SqFt Information: 24 Hour Security; Other; Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Uses: Restaurant Ownership: Proprietorship Business Includes: Equipment; Real Estate Construction Type: Frame/Wood Exterior Material: Brick; Wood Siding Roofing: Other Foundation: Concrete Perimeter; Slab Below Grade: None Additional Features: Multi User Facility; Outdoor Storage Tenant Pays All: Electric; Gas; Prop Taxes/Assess; Trash; Water Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at St: None Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Driveway: Asphalt; Concrete Street Type: Public Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Docs Req Conf Agrmnt: Financials Sale Conditions: None Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable
IDX
Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Karen D Elmore-Woods
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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